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Google Instant search a mobile boon?

Google's so-called Google Instant search may have only just rolled out on the desktop, but here's why we can't wait to see a solution for smartphones.

So, who's still buying Netbooks?

The Netbook craze flamed out faster than most people anticipated, thanks partly to the emergence of touch-screen tablets earlier this year.

Microsoft legal punch may change botnet battles forever

Microsoft is on verge of getting a court to grant it ownership over domains used in Waledac spam botnet.

Craigslist faces new wave of political attacks

Congressional committee has asked Craigslist founder Craig Newmark to testify at a hearing next week on "domestic minor sex trafficking," sources tell CNET.

Craigslist removes 'censored' bar from site

The 'censored' bar, which acted as a symbolic protest against the removal of Craigslist's Adult Services section on Friday, has now itself been removed.

MasterCard MoneySend like PayPal for BlackBerry

MasterCard extends its PayPal-like MoneySend app to the BlackBerry. There's also a very similar version of the peer-to-peer payment app for iPhone.

Google Instant makes search interactive (photos)

Web search giant unveils Google Instant, which serves up predictive search results as you type.

Google Instant: Search for the now generation

Nothing seems to evolve faster than the Internet, and Google's new search experience is designed to keep Google ahead of the curve and as fast as possible.

Cracking open the iPod Shuffle (photos)

Sister site TechRepublic tears down the newest version of the iPod Shuffle to see what makes it tick.

Google launches instant search results

A major change to the way Google presents search results arrived Wednesday as Google began changing the search results page as its users typed their queries.

Sleep less than 6 hours a night? Hello, diabetes...

First study of its kind finds that those who sleep less than six hours a night are three times as likely to develop the pre-diabetic condition IFG.

Your own PR2 personal bot--for just $400,000

But if you're an open-source rock star, Willow Garage might grant you a $120,000 discount.

DOE gives $8.5 million to grid infrastructure projects

Infrastructure aid to Florida, Oregon, and New Jersey will enable states to make electric grids compatible with solar energy.

Echelon pitches smart grid apps platform

Company introduces network control device and software platform designed to collect data from smart meters and sensors and automate jobs on local grid power distribution loops.

European police arrest 10 alleged film pirates

Following numerous raids across Europe, five are accused of pirating movies, but authorities don't target The Pirate Bay or Wikileaks. Police say those arrested are not pirating for own financial gain.

Scientists tap best lady-catching dance moves

British researchers identify eight movement variables that distinguish a Patrick Swayze from a male Elaine Benes. Surprisingly, their findings might bode well for The Sprinkler.

Google Instant: Better but not revolutionized search

The search leader has genuinely advanced Internet search if not rewritten the rules. But what of searches from the browser?

FAST FLIP

Flip it

Google has announced the public availability of another one of its Google Labs projects—one that aims to improve efficiency in reading content on the web. Google Fast Flip presents online content in visual magazine format for easy browsing and quick scanning, the way people read when they have print media in front of them instead of the wall of text presented by most feed readers.